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Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth system

Cruise control + speed limiter

Door/boot open warning light

Exterior temperature gauge

Lights on warning

Low fuel level warning light

Multi function display

Rev counter

Service indicator

Speed sensitive power steering

Speed warning indicator

Trip computer

Entertainment

6 speakers

DAB digital radio module

Fingertip controls for audio system

USB connection

Exterior Features

Body colour bumpers

Chrome door handles

Coming home function

Cornering front fog lights with black surround

Electric adjustable door mirrors

Electric front windows/one touch facility

Front fog lights

Headlamp levelling

Heated rear window

Heated windscreen

Laminated windscreen

LED daytime running lights

Manual folding door mirrors

Rear wiper

Tinted glass including windscreen

Two speed windscreen wipers

Interior Features

12V power outlet

2 height adjustable rear headrests

Adjustable dashboard illumination

Air conditioning

Air recirculation system

Centre console with cupholders

Chrome gear knob

Cloth upholstery

Delay courtesy light function

Driver/passenger reading lights

Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors

Electric reach + rake adjustable steering column

Front door pockets

Front map reading lights

Front seat belt pre-tensioners with load limiters

Glovebox

Grab handles

Height adjustable driver's seat

Height adjustable front headrests

Height/reach adjust steering wheel

Illuminated glovebox

Illuminated luggage compartment

Interior courtesy light operated by all doors

Isofix on outer rear seats

Lidded front door storage with drinks holder + armrest

Load restraining lashing points

Luggage compartment cover

Pollen filter

Rear parcel shelf

Rear reading lights

Reclining front seats

Safety

ABS + EBD + EBA

Brake assist

Child proof door locks

Driver/passenger 2 stage auto adaptive airbags

ESP + traction control

Front and rear curtain airbags

Front and rear seatbelt reminder

Front seat side impact airbags

Height adjustable front seatbelts

Hill start assist

Passenger airbag deactivation system

Side impact protection beams

Three 3 point rear seatbelts

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti-drill door locks

Deadlocks

Immobiliser

Key left in ignition audible warning

Locking wheel bolts

Radio frequency remote central locking

Trim

Chrome effect speaker surrounds

Rhutenium facia with chrome effect inserts

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions

CO2 (g/km)

120

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC

Catalytic Convertor

True

CC

1398

Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE

Cylinders

4

Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE

Fuel Delivery

MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION

Gears

5 SPEED

Number of Valves

16

Transmission

MANUAL

Fuel Consumption

EC Combined (mpg)

54.3

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

True

EC Extra Urban (mpg)

67.2

EC Urban (mpg)

41

General

Badge Engine CC

1.4

Badge Power

75

Coin Series

Design

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

3E

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

79

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

77

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

4

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

71

NCAP Safety Assist %

56

Service Interval Frequency - Months

12

Service Interval Mileage

20000

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3

Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

60

Timing Belt Interval Mileage

100000

Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

15.5

Engine Power - BHP

75

Engine Power - KW

55

Engine Power - PS

True

Engine Power - RPM

4200

Engine Torque - LBS.FT

96

Engine Torque - MKG

13.3

Engine Torque - NM

130

Engine Torque - RPM

4000

Top Speed

101

Tyres

Tyre Size Front

185/65 R15

Tyre Size Rear

185/65 R15

Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT

Wheel Type

15" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1481

Length

4021

Wheelbase

2510

Width

1746

Width (including mirrors)

1944

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

45

Gross Vehicle Weight

1620

Max. Roof Load

75

Max. Towing Weight - Braked

800

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

550

Minimum Kerbweight

1088

No. of Seats

5

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.6

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall's fourth generation Corsa hasn't lost that streetwise edge. June Neary checks it out

Will It Suit Me?

Out on the road, you can't help but notice the fourth generation version of Vauxhall's little Corsa supermini. In the throngs of city traffic, there is very little else that can cut its way as deftly through the queues and still leave you unruffled at the other end. The first time I met this car, it seemed to beg me to drive it and I did, with great enjoyment. This MK4 model promised to be something special from my first glimpse of it in the car park.
First impressions are of a rounded, friendly look with a broader front grille than Corsas of old. The overall proportioning isn't that much of a departure, this car retaining the somewhat tall and narrow shape of the third generation model. It's also almost identical in length to that car, but all of this improved model's body panels are new and provide greater definition between the 'sporty' look of the three-door and the 'premium' five-door models. Some of the detailing is quite smart, including the sculptural 'blade' running across the lower door-sections.

Practicalities

I felt at home straight away. The 1.0-litre ECOTEC petrol model I was driving was beautifully upholstered and the interior was light and airy. The driving position was very comfortable, and the controls clear and easy to read. A centre console housed a logical nest of controls for the heater and stereo, all easy to use.
In the five-door model I borrowed, there was room for two adults in the back but I struggled to fit two child seats in, plus a booster in the middle. Legroom was good but the payback for this was the smallish boot space. Still, take out the parcel shelf and you could still fit in some luggage if you needed to.
Climb inside and, if you're used to the Astra, you'll feel immediately at home here. The quality of materials used is leagues ahead of older Corsas and like the Astra, there's the bulletproof feeling of build quality that's as good as anything in the sector. Just about my only criticism of the Astra's interior was that, although well built, it didn't offer a whole lot of slick design to catch the eye. The Corsa changes that particular script quite emphatically. A driver control centre takes pride of place within the instrument panel, which is themed around horizontal lines. The fourth-generation model is also the first high-volume Vauxhall to be available with IntelliLink, the communications system which has already been seen in the ADAM.

Behind the Wheel

I tried the star of this MK4 Corsa model's engine range, the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol ECOTEC unit. A balancer shaft aims to make it quieter than most other three cylinder petrol engines on the market and indeed, refinement is very good - better than I was expecting. There's a choice of either 90 or 115PS power outputs but if you need more, then an improved version of Vauxhall's 1.4 turbo engine is also featured in a range also including two budget naturally-aspirated petrol engines - a 1.2 and a 1.4-litre. Big improvements to the 1.3 CDTi diesel have elevated it to Euro 6 emissions standards.
Around town, the Corsa is a joy to drive and while settled on longer trips, you'd still think that something a little larger could come in handy. The suspension is well balanced between sporty handling and comfort, giving a smooth, quiet ride even on the most potholed of country lanes.
I also continue to admire this little Vauxhall's image. It manages to avoid looking like a cartoon and, at the same time, it's smart enough for business use. What's more, for short journeys, this little Vauxhall is suitable as a family run-around.
I really liked the power steering as it made running around town easy - it is only about three turns from one lock to the other. Where it really came into its own was in my office car park however - the spaces are a little on the narrow side, but the compact Corsa slid in and out without any problems.
The accelerator was just about right - enough zip to get me away from the lights but not so much that the front wheels spun on quick getaways. When the car was loaded, the added weight didn't seem to make that much difference, either.

Value For Money

Prices are much as before across the three and five-door range, starting at around £9,000, with trim levels running from 'Life' to 'Sting', 'Sting R', 'Design', 'SRi', 'SRi VX-Line' and 'SE'. Plus there are the inevitable special editions too, so you'll not be short of choice. All models get features like a heated windscreen, remote central locking, powered front windows and mirrors, a decent quality stereo with an aux-in socket and hill start assist to stop you drifting backwards on uphill junctions. Safety stuff includes twin front, side and curtain airbags plus ESP stability control.

Could I Live With One?

For day-to-day driving, this fourth generation Corsa is stronger than ever before. I'd certainly recommend the 5-door version if you're regularly going to be carrying passengers, especially children, as loading is much easier. Overall, if you're seeking something fun, frugal and cheap to run, I can think of few better small cars.

Performance

60%

Handling

70%

Comfort

70%

Space

60%

Styling

70%

Build

70%

Value

90%

Equipment

60%

Economy

90%

Depreciation

70%

Insurance

70%

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Deposit (£)

Term

Representative finance example

Monthly payment

£186.54

Deposit

£1030

Term (months)

60

Cash price

£10,295

Credit amount

£9265

Completion fee

£1

Total amount payable

£12,223.40

Fixed interest rate

4.1%

APR representative

Fixed 7.9% APR representative

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